The room looked old and lacked charm. Bathroom was outdated. The wardrobe was designed such that you can only access one hanger that's the closest to you, and all the others were behind it and not easily accessible or even seen. So I only hung one dress and folded up the others. I've never seen such a stupid wardrobe design elsewhere. Breakfast was so bad that I didn't even bother going down after the first morning. Front desk staff were very nice.
I had an injury outside my last night, so my leg was bleeding. I asked at the reception about a pharmacy that's open at night or a hospital. The lady at the reception (not the blond tall lady, but the one with dark hair) told me that at night the pharmacy could only help me if I have a prescription. She said that even in order to tell me what pharmacy is open they would have to call the police first. Very strange. Then I asked about a hospital, she said that I would spend hours there and that it was half an hour taxi ride. Then she looked at my leg and said "That's nothing", and gave me bandages. I was able to reduce the bleeding at night if not stop it. I had a flight next day and when I had it looked by a doctor eventually, he said it was too late for stiches but that it was a wound that well deserved stiches. Because I didn't have stiches at the time, it left a scar and now I have to see a plastic surgean. It was my fault. I shouldn't have listened to the receptionist lady, I should have insisted on getting the address of the hospital and a taxi, and gone to the hospital. I even had health insurance for this trip.

The hotel was well located within walking distance all the sights and restaurants. Our room was in the back looking out on one of the churches.

The staff was pleasant and knowledgeable of both the city and Provence. We were given explicit instructions to places to visit in the countryside and restaurants to eat at.

The Hotel Bristol is in a great position as you drive into the old part of Avignon.Secure parking is available at a cost otherwise it can be somewhat hard to find, so if you can, pay the extra euro's and avoid the hassle.
The gentleman at reception was probably the best part of this hotel,excellent english and nothing was a problem so that was very appreciated.
As for the rooms well I don't know if ours had been opened for quite a while as it was very musky and unpleasant but thank the heavens there two large windows that could be opened, and have to agree with a previous review the pillows were to say the least overly firm. Bathroom and toilet were clean no problems at all and as for restaurants there are many to be found a stones throw away.

We stayed at the Bristol hotel for 3 nights. It is in a great location inside the walls but any easy walk from the train station and o the city's sights. The room size was fine with high ceilings, it was clean and comfortable, but the room was very dark. The small window looked out onto a roof that was surrounded by buildings. There was no sunlight at all. The staff was great and we skipped the 11 euro breakfast. If you don't plan on spending any time (other than sleeping) in the room, this hotel will be fine.